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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Banton (ranked 25368 p4p, 4209 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 480 p4p, 432 weight class). Cena has chosen 28 by Zach Bryan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Banton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banton stuffs the takedown.
Banton moves into the clinch.
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cena moves into the clinch.
Banton pulls Cena into guard.
Cena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cena tries to stand but Banton is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena throws a big right hand that misses.
Banton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cena trying to control but Banton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cena trying to control but Banton is working from the bottom.
Cena is pushing down on Banton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banton is fighting to maintain full guard but Cena has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banton wants to get back to full guard.
Cena wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Banton uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Cena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Banton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cena won't allow Banton to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cena's head.
Cena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banton tries to avoid it but Cena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banton to the ground. Banton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banton tries to counter by clinching up but Cena breaks away and moves out of range.
Banton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banton.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Banton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cena backwards.
Banton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cena has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banton gets underhooks to prevent Cena's takedown attempt.
Cena is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banton can't fight it off and eventually Cena manages to take the fight to the floor. Banton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cena looks winded!
Banton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banton keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banton is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Banton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Banton looking to score a takedown here. Cena is defending well but Banton drives through and ends up in Cena's guard.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet.
Banton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cena is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banton, into his guard.
Banton keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena looking to pass the guard.
Cena wants to stand but Banton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena postures up.
Cena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cena passes Banton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cena is keen to just control but Banton is a slippery customer.
Banton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cena wants to take a breather but Banton is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cena is looking for a kimura here.
Banton trying to control here.
Cena is trying to control. Banton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banton tries to roll over but Cena keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cena is trying to defend but Banton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banton is thwarting Cena's attempts to control the position.
Cena makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cena.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banton's guard.
Banton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena.
Banton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banton is trying to hold Cena in close to prevent damage but Cena has managed to pass into half guard.
Cena is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cena is trying to control here but Banton has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banton won't allow Cena to pass to mount.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Banton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cena is looking to clinch but Banton is avoiding it.
Cena tries to sprawl but Banton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banton trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena tries to roll over but Banton keeps him under control.
Banton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton moves into the clinch.
Cena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banton walks away with a smile on his face. Cena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cena blocks a head kick by Banton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banton gets a takedown into half guard.
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Banton won't allow Cena to get back to his feet.
Banton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cena has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Banton is looking to defend but Cena has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Banton! Cena pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Banton taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Cena!
John Cena took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Cobb (ranked 4031 p4p, 25396 weight class) and Cesar Munoz (ranked 302 p4p, 395 weight class). Cesar Munoz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronson Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Munoz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Munoz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munoz trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munoz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cobb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munoz has managed to get both his arms back between Cobb's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Cobb.
Munoz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz is sitting in close to Cobb's body. Cobb has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Munoz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Munoz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cobb.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bronson Cobb!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lyons (ranked 3999 p4p, 5123 weight class) and Sam Goldberg (ranked 404 p4p, 453 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons scores with the left hand. Goldberg knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Lyons lands.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyons defends it nicely.
Lyons lunges at Goldberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldberg's hand.
Lyons tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Lyons.
Lyons throws a shot to the body.
Lyons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lyons lands with a nice body punch.
Goldberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lyons!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldberg dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lyons manages to get back to half guard.
Lyons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lyons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Lyons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyons tries to get out of the position.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyons wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lyons pulls Goldberg in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyons pulls Goldberg in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Lyons. Beautiful body shot.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lyons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lyons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goldberg is out of range.
Lyons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldberg has time to react.
Goldberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goldberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldberg controlling the pace.
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lyons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Lyons counters with a straight right hand.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldberg takes one to the side of the head.
Goldberg is looking to clinch but Lyons is avoiding it.
Lyons lands a nice shot that snaps Goldberg's head back.
 Goldberg is rocked!
Lyons Throws a clean left jab. Lyons Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Goldberg's chin! Goldberg crumbles to the ground and Lyons follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Lyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Lyons!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zayne Lutz (ranked 3683 p4p, 4046 weight class) and Shaun Dico (ranked 409 p4p, 430 weight class). Lutz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Born To Lose - Johnny Thunders. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dico's choice of entrance music: Dax - Venom (Eminem Remix ONE TAKE). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zayne Lutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Dico!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lutz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dico.
Lutz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Shaun Dico has been cut.
Dico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dico circles away.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Dico.
Lutz is looking to clinch but Dico is avoiding it.
Dico looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lutz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dico scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zayne Lutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lutz.
Dico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dico blocks a body shot from Lutz.
Lutz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Lutz.
Lutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dico circles away.
Lutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dico is just out of range.
Zayne Lutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dico eats them both and turns towards Lutz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lutz throws a right and a left that Dico avoids nicely.
Lutz backing away here, and Dico unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lutz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lutz tenderised Dico's leg. Dico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lutz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lutz misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Dico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dico lands with an uppercut that bounces Lutz off the cage and back into range.
Dico lands with a shot to the body.
Lutz tries to clinch but Dico is having none of it.
Lutz instigates a clinch.
Lutz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dico keeps control of Lutz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dico has Lutz pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutz slowing the pace effectively.
Lutz has Dico pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutz.
Dico can't break the clinch.
Lutz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Dico.
Dico tries to keep at a distance but Lutz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lutz manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dico lands a jab.
Lutz wants to clinch but Dico slips to the side
enabling Dico to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutz throws a big shot that misses.
Lutz moves in looking to clinch but Dico pushes him off.
Dico throws a counter combo.
Lutz punishes Dico's body with a nice straight punch.
Dico slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lutz throws a series of punches but Dico avoids them all with ease.
Lutz moves to clinch but Dico breaks away
and Dico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutz moves in looking to clinch but Dico pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dico! But no joy.
Lutz cracks Dico with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zayne Lutz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Dico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lutz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutz throws a series of punches but Dico moves out of range.
Dico tries a quick counter leg kick but Lutz is wise to it.
Dico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lutz throws a series of punches but Dico avoids them all with ease.
Dico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dico lands with a shot to the body.
Zayne Lutz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dico.
As Dico looks to move away, Lutz throws a big counter combo but Dico just gets out of the way.
Dico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lutz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lutz.
Lutz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dico counters with a one-two to the body.
Dico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lutz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lutz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dico to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutz jabs Dico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dico motions for Lutz to come forward. Dico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutz tries to clinch up
and Lutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lutz misses with a few strikes there.
Lutz tries to clinch but Dico moves away
and Dico counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Lutz.
Lutz moves to clinch but Dico breaks away
and Dico counters with a nice body shot.
Lutz throws a sloppy head kick and Dico moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Dico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lutz tries to clinch but Dico is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutz throws a combination that misses
and Dico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Zayne Lutz has been cut.
Zayne Lutz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lutz misses with a combination
and Dico counters with a straight right hand.
Lutz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Dico.
Lutz throws a combination that misses
and Dico counters with a two punch combo.
Lutz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dico throws a fast counter high kick but Lutz manages to duck under it in time.
Dico misses with a low kick as Lutz jumps back.
Dico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Dico.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dico cracks Lutz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutz tries to clinch there but Dico circles away.
Dico is looking for the big counter here.
Lutz moves into the clinch.
Dico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dico lunges at Lutz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lutz's hand.
Dico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
Lutz wants to clinch but Dico slips to the side
and Dico counters with a left to the body.
Dico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Dico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dico tries to work over Lutz's front leg with a kick but Lutz checks it.
Lutz clinches.
Dico manages to break the clinch.
Dico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lutz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dico if he has to take too many more of those.
Lutz is looking to wear down Dico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick by Lutz misses
and Dico counters with a straight right hand.
Lutz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lutz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dico's head backwards.
Lutz tries to clinch but Dico moves out of range.
Dico throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lutz is looking to clinch.
Lutz wants to clinch up but Dico keeps it at a distance.
Dico uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutz has time to react.
Dico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lutz misses with a combination
and Dico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dico was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutz.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dico scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lutz throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutz moves to clinch but Dico breaks away
letting Dico counter with a right hand.
Lutz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dico counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dico moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lutz moves into range and clinches up with Dico.
Lutz tries to work over Dico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutz looking to slow down the pace here.
Dico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lutz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dico is looking to break free of the clinch but Lutz has double underhooks.
Dico has Lutz pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dico fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lutz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lutz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dico.
Dico lands with a cross.
Lutz moves to clinch but Dico breaks away
and Dico counters with a low kick, right behind Lutz 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutz closes the distance and pushes Dico back into the cage.
Lutz breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Dico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dico has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Dico!
Shaun Dico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zayne Lutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Zayne Lutz cheers and claps because he bet on the opponent before the fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 3412 p4p, 3347 weight class) and Dubba Sub (ranked 376 p4p, 368 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sub's choice of entrance music: Live It Up!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dubba Sub!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sub looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cena wants to control but Sub is keeping busy.
Sub has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sub controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sub is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sub has managed to slip his arm under Cena's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cena is tapping out! Submission win for Sub.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dubba Sub!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubba Sub thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo The Phantom (ranked 4980 p4p, 3491 weight class) and Jump Nelson (ranked 448 p4p, 380 weight class). The Phantom comes to the cage accompanied by 28 by Zach Bryan. Leo The Phantom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jump Nelson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo The Phantom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jump Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Phantom misses with a wild body shot.
The Phantom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Phantom darts in looking for a takedown but Nelson gets double underhooks and turns The Phantom into the cage.
The Phantom is trying to pull guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo The Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Phantom tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Phantom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Phantom is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nelson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. The Phantom is trying to escape and Nelson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and The Phantom is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nelson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jump Nelson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunt Churchlov (ranked 2571 p4p, 3458 weight class) and Umar Hagmedov (ranked 301 p4p, 378 weight class). Hagmedov has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Umar Hagmedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunt Churchlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umar Hagmedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagmedov throws a hook but Churchlov avoids it easily.
Hagmedov looks winded!
Churchlov throws a series of punches but Hagmedov avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Churchlov!
It looks like Umar Hagmedov has been cut.
Hunt Churchlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churchlov closes the distance and pushes Hagmedov back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Churchlov tries to throw a body punch but Hagmedov avoids it by throwing Churchlov back against the cage.
Churchlov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Churchlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hagmedov is defending well for now.
Churchlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hagmedov ducks straight into an uppercut from Churchlov and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Hagmedov manages to regain guard straight away.
Hagmedov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hagmedov is still in real trouble! Can Churchlov finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchlov working some strikes from top position.
Churchlov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hagmedov covers up, he's hurt! Churchlov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Churchlov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Churchlov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunt Churchlov!
Umar Hagmedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Two in row it sucks but i’m gonna do better next time out'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Guenette (ranked 2339 p4p, 2987 weight class) and Matthew Hudson (ranked 259 p4p, 323 weight class). Guenette comes to the cage accompanied by The Only Thing They Fear Is You. On his way into the cage it seems that Travis Guenette has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Travis Guenette seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Guenette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guenette.
Hudson scores with a sloppy right hand. Guenette should have avoided that one.
Hudson scores with a jab. Guenette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hudson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guenette on the side of the head.
Guenette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hudson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hudson, as that shot connected.
 Guenette is rocked!
Matthew Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guenette walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hudson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew Hudson!
Matthew Hudson is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Merill (ranked 2709 p4p, 2615 weight class) and Jimmy Ray Watcher (ranked 317 p4p, 307 weight class). Herbert Merill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbert Merill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Ray Watcher!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merill connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Merill as he connects with a hook.
Merill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Merill misses with a combination
and Watcher counters with a shoot takedown. Merill fights it but they end up in guard.
Merill wants to get back to his feet but Watcher passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watcher moves nicely into side control.
Watcher advances to mount.
Merill is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Watcher is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Merill is in real trouble.
Merill is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Watcher manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Merill is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Ray Watcher!
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